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Blackberry Star Anise Sour cocktail recipe

Blackberry Star Anise Sour

Twist Cocktail Recipes
A cozy, not-too-sweet sour that turns leftover blackberries into something special, the Blackberry Star Anise Sour mixes fresh berries, warm star anise syrup, gin, and bright lemon. It tastes way fancier than the effort required—perfect for both sweatpants nights and last-minute guests.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Cocktail
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 194 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • 5 fresh blackberries
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz star anise syrup
  • 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba

Instructions
 

  • Add blackberries to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release the juice.
  • Add gin, lemon juice, star anise syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba).
  • Dry shake (no ice) vigorously for about 15 seconds to build foam.
  • Add ice and shake again until well chilled.
  • Double strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.

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Notes

Mocktail Version:

  • Replace gin with non-alcoholic gin
  • Add a splash of extra blackberry juice
  • Shake and strain following the same method as the cocktail
  • If you prefer to use soda water instead of NA gin, simply strain your liquids into a lowball glass with ice and top with soda water

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 59mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit, gin, Spices
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